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Prayer in UK Schools: Multiculturalism and Liberal Tyranny with Lord Bikhu Parekh

The Thinking Muslim

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The Interplay of Liberalism and Multiculturalism

Exploring the debate on liberal universalism, the chapter challenges the notion of individual autonomy as the ultimate moral unit by offering perspectives from India and Pakistan. Critiquing liberalism for overlooking its own limitations, it advocates for dialogue with religious and cultural communities to enrich liberal values and discusses the historical contexts of multicultural societies, emphasizing unity in diversity.

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